The Undertaker is without a doubt one of the most legendary wrestlers of all time and he had a reputation for being a locker room leader during his time in WWE. Taker’s advice was sought out by wrestlers and in 1999 Paul Wight asked The Undertaker what he should work on.
During an appearance on Generation Iron Fitness Network, the former WWE Champion recalled his experience asking The Undertaker for advice and he noted that The Deadman told him that he should quit the business.
“I went to him one time in ’99 and I did the same thing that every young guy does, ‘Did you see anything maybe I can change or work on? Is there anything I can improve on?’ I just wanted him to pat me on the back and say, ‘No, kid, you’re doing great,’ because that’s what your mentality is. ‘Taker looked at me, he goes, ‘Yeah, I got some advice. I think you should take two weeks off and quit the business,’ and he walked off.”
“It clicked in my mind: stop seeking approval. Stop asking. Work hard, put your time in. Pay attention to guys or gals that you like that you respect. If something feels disconnected, don’t force it because sometimes on TV we’re under time constraints.”
Ultimately as we know Paul Wight did not quit the business as he went on to have a Hall of Fame worthy career in WWE and he currently works for All Elite Wrestling. Wight has said recently that he’s hoping to return to the ring soon following a knee replacement surgery.
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